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Vijaypat Singhania: A textile magnate who loved flying and adventure

Raymond patriarch Vijaypat Singhania, industrialist and aviation pioneer, dies at 87, leaving behind a legacy of business leadership and daring feats

Regional powers' huddle in Pakistan to de-escalate West Asia conflict

The two-day quadrilateral summit is Pakistan's attempt to broker peace in West Asia

Wet April likely in north, central India; may impact late-sown crops

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its forecast today said that rain and hailstorms will continue over North and Central India over the next few days till March 31

Odisha BJP MLA lands in trouble for firing during Ram Navami procession

Titlagarh MLA Nabin Kumar Jain faces legal action after allegedly firing a pistol during a Ram Navami procession, with police booking him under BNS and Arms Act provisions

Former Raymond Group chairman Vijaypat Singhania cremated in Mumbai

Singhania, who was at the helm of the company from 1980 to 2000, died after a brief illness on Saturday evening. He was 87

Vijaypat Singhania, former Raymond chairman and aviator, dies at 87

Singhania passed away "peacefully" in Mumbai, and the last rites will be performed on Sunday, a Raymond Group spokesperson said

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges people to reduce sugar intake to avoid obesity

In 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said many people have commented on Instagram content creator Yuvraj Dua's post, in which he had requested the PM to ask his father to reduce sugar intake

Planters' body ask Assam govt to address concerns for providing land patta

While appreciating the government's intent to provide land patta to the tea garden workers, it called for clear guidelines in the matter so that the "administrative" concerns are taken care of

Marble waste site in Ajmer draws visitors, experts flag health hazard

This picturesque location, which has become a popular reel destination, is Asia's largest marble waste dumping yard in Kishangarh in Ajmer district of arid Rajasthan

PM Modi to inaugurate semiconductor OSAT plant in Gujarat on March 31

With an investment of ₹3,300 crore, the project will further strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in Gujarat's Sanand

West Asia war: PM Modi urges citizens not to be misled by misinformation

In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi called on citizens to stay united and rely on official information amid ongoing West Asia conflict and energy crisis

Bihar forms crisis management group amid ongoing West Asia conflict

The crisis management group will be responsible for ensuring the availability of essential commodities, monitoring supply chains, and protecting the interests of migrant workers

'Gujarat educational campus uses biogas to cook meals, cuts LPG dependence'

The campus operates two biogas plants of 45 cubic metres each, with a total capacity of 90 cubic metres per day

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely across several regions as IMD flags weather activity, while parts of India continue to face heat and humidity

Bengal govt to clear DA arrears for 2016-19 in single instalment by Mar 31

The decision follows a Supreme Court order in February directing the state government to clear the DA arrears, after which the administration had announced that payments would begin in March

Delhi Police to reserve 20% constable posts for ex-Agniveers: MHA

Detailed procedures for conducting recruitment tests, including written examinations and physical measurements, will be issued separately by the Commissioner of Police

Married persons cannot enter live-in ties without divorce: Allahabad HC

The concerned authority will verify its content and do the needful in accordance with the law to secure the life of the petitioners, the bench said

Public urination to attract ₹500 fine if Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill

Public urination currently attracts a fine of ₹50 under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

Traffic curbs in central Delhi for half marathon on Mar 29: Police advisory

According to the advisory, no vehicles will be allowed to halt or park on India Gate, Mansingh Road, Janpath, Kartavya Path, Ashoka Road, Akbar Road, and along the marathon route

Yellow alert in Delhi for Sunday; light rain, thunderstorms, winds likely

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Sunday, predicting a spell of light rain and thunderstorms